weather forecaster

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weather forecaster

A weather forecaster points at a map showing sunny skies.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person who predicts the weather: A professional who analyzes meteorological data to forecast future atmospheric conditions and communicates these predictions to the public, typically through media such as television, radio, or online platforms.

Usage
  • The term "weather forecaster" is a compound noun. It refers specifically to the human professional. The simpler, more common term for this role is "meteorologist," though a meteorologist's work can be broader than public forecasting.
  • It is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone whose job is to predict weather.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The weather forecaster warned residents about the approaching hurricane.
    • She became a weather forecaster because of her fascination with storms.
    • The local news station hired a new weather forecaster.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be a weather forecaster": To have the profession of predicting the weather.
    • It takes years of study to be a reliable weather forecaster.
Variants and Related Words
  • Meteorologist (noun): A scientist who studies the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially for weather forecasting. (Often used interchangeably with "weather forecaster," but is a more scientific term.)
  • Weatherman / Weatherwoman (noun, informal): Informal terms for a weather forecaster, often used specifically for those on television.
  • Forecaster (noun): A more general term for someone who predicts future trends or events. When used alone, context is needed (e.g., economic forecaster, weather forecaster).
Synonyms
  • Meteorologist: An expert in or student of meteorology; a weather forecaster.
  • Weather prophet (archaic/informal): An informal or old-fashioned term for someone who predicts the weather.
Related Phrases
  • Weather forecast (noun phrase): The prediction itself, not the person.
    • The weather forecast calls for rain.
  • Weather prediction (noun phrase): A more formal synonym for "weather forecast."
    • Accurate weather prediction is crucial for agriculture.
weather forecaster

A weather forecaster points at a map showing sunny skies.

Noun
  1. predicts the weather

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